Écu struck in 1743 during the reign of Louis XV, King of France.
These coins represented a key silver denomination in the French monetary system of the 18th century, with the Bourbon lilies and the motto “Blessed be the name of the Lord” emphasizing the sacred and dynastic authority of the monarchy.
Variety with letter N, mint mark of Montpellier mint.
Obverse: bust of Louis XV facing left
LVD XV D G FR ET NAV REX
Reverse: Bourbon coat of arms, three fleur-de-lis in a crowned shield, surrounded by a laurel wreath
SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1743
Diameter 41 mm, weight 27.91 g
